Andy G. had the excellent suggestion to decrease draw speed and wait time, since we are working with methanol extract. So we halved the draw speed from 100ul/min to 50ul/min and increased the wait time from 2 to 3 seconds. For now, this seems to have…
Hi guys, when I tried to run my sequence in GC-FID, the workstation showed "front injectors not detected", and under my method, the configuration showed no injectors. However, the parameters I entered for injection could be found in the GC (7890A) operation…
Hi everyone
In my company recently we update the Openlab Ezchrom to CDS 2,5.
We have a GC 7820A and when we analyzed Residual dissolvents we have a trouble because between 3 to 5 minutes the detector (FID) get shutdown and this signal of shutdown…
Hi Abdul,
From the picture, it appears your FID flame was extinguished. You can put a metal wrench or a mirror at the top of the detector to see if the exhaust contains moisture from the combustion, but a flat baseline at zero output usually means the…
This instrument is used mostly for FID analyses and the second injector is not working. That's the primary reason why the column will be disconnected most of the time. Also to reduce contamination of the ECD, but it sounds like that isn't a huge concern…
Good Day.
I have an issue to my result in tcd. My Sample is TOGA using Fid and tcd. now the issue is the detection of H2, N2 and O2 are late. before 4.2 min. now its 6.2. the column is new.
Thank you for the reply, I will have a go at it tomorrow. So essentially I just need to change one of my internal standard compounds to a normal compound, and use that as a single point calibration? It just seemed logical that every internal standard…
We need to use air generator for 8 GCs with FID Detector. Each FID uses 350 mL/min air. So for 8 FID, 2.8L air will be sufficient? Is it ok to go for an air generator that supply 3L of air/min or we need to go for a higher option? Kindly advise
In an official Service Note we say "According to our lamp manufacturers there is no shelf life for LC detector deuterium (D2) lamps. Our logistic centers (LC) try to ship lamps from stock before they reach 12 months age. We see the lamps lasting for more…
What version of Windows do is it running? Go to the cell next to the logo (Type here to search) and enter winver and select the run app. At top it should say Windows 10, at this time only MassHunter 5.2 is Win11 compatible. 2 lines below Windows 10 will…
This Information Applies To: Agilent Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy Systems (240/280 Series Flame AA and 240/280Z/Zeeman/GTA 120 Graphite Furnace)
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This article includes recommended maintenance procedures to be performed daily, weekly or annually...
This Information Applies To: Agilent SpectrAA Software, Agilent 240/280 Flame Atomic Absorption Systems, 240/280 Zeeman Graphite Furnace Systems
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How to Reset Lamp Usage Counters or Add a New Lamp in SpectrAA
Caution : All physical...
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It is important to align the sample probe of the Programmable Sampler Dispenser (PSD) 120...
This Information Applies To: Agilent Flame AA Systems: e.g., 55B, 240FS, 280FS
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The Flame AA burner and burner components require regular cleaning to maintain system performance. Components include the burner, nebulizer, and spray chamber...
This Information Applies To: Agilent Flame Atomic Absorption (AA) Spectrometers (50/55/240/280 AA)
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How to clean a blocked nebulizer of a Flame AA, which may be causing low sensitivity or a sample uptake rate below 5 ml/min.
Steps to follow...
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Maintenance procedure for replacing the syringe and plunger of the PSD 120 sample dispenser for the Agilent GTA and Zeeman Graphite Furnace Systems...
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The Programmable Sample Dispenser (PSD) requires the sampling probe to be accurately aligned before the PSD can be used.
The PSD enables the...
This Information Applies To: All Agilent AA systems: 55B, 240FS, 280FS, 240Z, 280Z
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Optimizing the position of the lamp maximizes amount of light from the lamp passing through the optics to the detector, improving the signal-to-noise and the...
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The Agilent Vapor Generation Accessories VGA 77 and VGA 77P use high concentrations acids. The system needs to be thoroughly cleaned after each use.
The Vapor Generation Accessory...
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For optimum and safe performance, burners (see Figure 1 ...